Author: Ethan Carter
Ethan is a seasoned cryptocurrency writer with extensive experience contributing to leading U.S.-based blockchain and fintech publications. His work blends in-depth market analysis with accessible explanations, making complex crypto topics understandable for a broad audience. Over the years, he has covered Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging blockchain trends, always with a focus on accuracy and insight. Ethan's articles have appeared on major crypto portals, where his expertise in market trends and investment strategies has earned him a loyal readership.
XRP has decreased to $1.85 after breaching the $1.87 support level, with increased exchange inflows indicating a renewed distribution. This comes as Bitcoin’s recovery stalls and overall risk sentiment remains cautious.News BackgroundWhile institutional interest in XRP remains solid via ETFs, short-term flow dynamics indicate a different trend. On-chain analytics reveal a significant rise in XRP deposits to major exchanges recently, implying that holders are more inclined to sell during rallies rather than accumulate.Daily exchange inflows have fluctuated between roughly 35 million and 116 million XRP since mid-December, marking a significant change from previous periods of relative stability. This trend typically…
Dogecoin declined by 3% to $0.1226 as selling pressure at year-end pushed the token below a critical support level, keeping the meme coin anchored to the lower range of its December downtrend.DOGE fell under $0.1248 during the busiest trading period of the session, with trading volume about 157% above average — indicating that this was not merely a temporary fluctuation, but a significant break driven by active selling.This decline extends a broader bearish trend that has characterized DOGE’s month, as sellers consistently used rebounds to reduce exposure and defend lower-high levels.News backgroundThis movement occurs as year-end positioning continues to exert…
As prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experience notable corrections, the two leading publicly traded holders of these cryptocurrencies, Strategy (previously known as MicroStrategy) and Bitmine Immersion, have taken significant steps to enhance their portfolios over the last week. Strategy Continues Bitcoin Purchases On Monday, Strategy announced that it acquired 1,129 Bitcoin at an average price of approximately $88,568 each, totaling around $108.8 million between December 22 and 28. This recent acquisition raised Strategy’s Bitcoin total to 672,497 tokens, initially obtained for about $74,997 per token, amounting to a total investment of around $50.44 billion. Related Reading In addition…
Recall when billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya made his $500,000 Bitcoin prediction for October 2025 on the All-In Podcast? A swing and a miss! After numerous high-profile projections fell short in 2025, trust in Bitcoin’s “target-price narratives” has diminished. Analysts now present forecasts as ranges of scenarios instead of definitive claims. Yet, this hasn’t deterred banks, CEOs, and seasoned traders from releasing ambitious predictions regarding Bitcoin’s future. Wu Blockchain compiled the main conclusions from these forecasts, highlighting the significant differences in predictions — from optimistic six-figure increases fueled by ETFs and institutional interest to drastic declines linked to macroeconomic tightening…
A major tech corporation is expected to incorporate a cryptocurrency wallet by 2026, with several Fortune 100 companies launching their own blockchains, as predicted by Dragonfly’s managing partner Haseeb Qureshi.He also suggested that fintech firms aiming to introduce Layer 1 blockchains to rival public chains like Ethereum and Solana will struggle to gain sufficient user engagement.In a post on X this Monday, Qureshi mentioned that much of the adoption among Fortune 100 is likely to stem from the banking and fintech sectors, with many adopting the Avalanche blockchain along with existing crypto tools like OP stack, Orbit, and ZK Stack.…
Key InsightsLuke Gromen continues to assert that governments will depend on inflation and depreciating currencies to cope with substantial debt.He expresses caution regarding Bitcoin in the near term, anticipating a potential movement towards the $40,000 mark in 2026.Key concerns include Bitcoin’s underperformance relative to gold, deviations below significant moving averages, and the impact of “quantum risk” discussions on market sentiment.The main takeaway is to adopt a methodical approach: Monitor the BTC-to-gold ratio, utilize a straightforward trend filter, and keep an eye on ETF flows rather than imitating others’ trades.Who is Luke Gromen?Luke Gromen is a global macro analyst who established…
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to fluctuate within a trading range of $86,000 to $90,000 after a 30% correction from its peak last October, market sentiment regarding the cryptocurrency’s future remains positive. Market analyst Dominic Basulto from The Motley Fool believes that despite the ongoing challenges in Q4, Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by 2026, driven by the newly formed US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Is $150,000 Feasible for Bitcoin? Historical data lends support to Basulto’s forecast; Bitcoin has demonstrated considerable recovery capabilities, with 2015 being the worst bull market year at a mere 36% increase. Notably, Bitcoin has achieved triple-digit percentage returns…
Bitcoin BTC$87,273.10 whales, defined as holders possessing at least 1,000 BTC, have emerged as the primary purchasers since the leading cryptocurrency hit a low of around $80,000 at the end of November, based on Glassnode data. They continue to be significant accumulators as bitcoin hovers just under $90,000.According to the same data from Glassnode, the 1,000-10,000 BTC category is the only segment displaying consistent accumulation, boasting an Accumulation Trend Score nearing 1.This metric analyzes purchasing and selling patterns across various wallet groups, assessing both the entity sizes and the net quantity of bitcoin they’ve gained over the last 15 days.…
An employee from a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange was sentenced to four years in prison for trying to recruit a military officer to sell classified information to North Korea in return for Bitcoin, as ruled by the Supreme Court on December 28. The ruling also includes a four-year prohibition on the employee from engaging in financial sector activities. Court documents indicated that North Korean hackers paid the exchange employee $487,000 in Bitcoin to recruit a 30-year-old army captain, who received $33,500 in Bitcoin in exchange, according to South Korean media outlet Dailian. The employee made contact with the officer via…
In 2025, the activity in crypto derivatives surged as traders increasingly embraced onchain perpetual futures, as noted by Coinbase researcher David Duong. By late in the year, decentralized exchanges were handling over $1 trillion in monthly perpetual futures volume, highlighting the expanding significance of onchain derivatives markets.In a post shared on X on Monday, Duong mentioned that this trend was partially due to the lack of a typical altcoin season, prompting traders to seek leverage for heightened returns instead of relying on spot markets. He emphasized that the “unprecedented degree of leverage” offered in perpetual futures allowed traders to enhance…